DMC 211 to Candamar: Thread Conversion
The closest Candamar equivalent to DMC 211 (Light Lavender) is Candamar 6139.
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Only the DMC swatch is rendered as stored color data here. Compare the physical target skein before you assume a visual match.
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Conversion Notes
Candamar used thread number 6139 as their equivalent to DMC 211 Light Lavender. Candamar Designs was a counted cross-stitch kit company that is no longer in production, which means finding original Candamar thread is essentially impossible today — the brand simply doesn't exist on store shelves. If you've picked up a vintage Candamar kit at an estate sale, a thrift shop, or from a relative's old craft stash, DMC 211 Light Lavender is the go-to replacement for any missing or depleted Candamar 6139 thread. The conversion is reliable and you'll get a faithful result. This is one of those situations where having a solid DMC conversion chart makes all the difference when breathing new life into a classic kit.
Reference quality
How We Validate This Match
This Candamar page is meant to help you shortlist a replacement quickly, then verify the physical skein before you mix brands in the same stitched area.
- Methodology
- This comparison uses the site's source-of-truth record for DMC 211, the stored Candamar equivalent, and the saved close rating before rendering the page copy.
- Verification status
- Close cross-brand match. Treat it as a shortlist, not proof that the physical threads will be visually identical under every fabric and light condition.
- Source basis
- Kit-thread conversion chart mapping. Use it to replace missing kit floss or rebuild a palette, then compare against the real kit thread before stitching a visible area.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-20
- Best use
- Close and approximate matches work best for replacements, backups, or whole-project brand swaps after you stitch a small sample on the target fabric.
Decision guide
When to trust DMC 211 to Candamar 6139
This page is strongest as a decision aid, not as a guarantee that two branded skeins will vanish into each other without testing.
Best for
- + Replacing missing floss when DMC 211 is unavailable and Candamar 6139 is good enough after a stitched sample check.
- + Shortlisting a Candamar substitute before you buy skeins, especially if your project can tolerate small differences in sheen or dye lot.
- + Comparing this Candamar candidate against the other conversions and nearby DMC shades linked from the page before you commit to a full swap.
Watch for
- ! Close matches are not safe to assume interchangeable in focal areas without a physical test on your fabric.
- ! Brand sheen, strand thickness, and project lighting can make DMC 211 and Candamar 6139 look further apart than the stored match rating suggests.
- ! If the design depends on smooth gradients or skin-tone transitions, compare this swap against the neighboring DMC shades before you substitute a large block.
Before you commit
- Compare DMC 211 and Candamar 6139: lay the physical skeins together in daylight before you mix brands in the same stitched area.
- Test on your project fabric: stitch a small sample so fabric color and stitch density reveal whether the match still holds at full coverage.
- Keep a fallback ready: if the swap feels off, use the linked related DMC shades or another brand conversion instead of forcing the closest stored match.
DMC 211 to Candamar FAQ
These answers are the same statements published in this page's FAQ structured data.
What is the Candamar equivalent of DMC 211?+
The closest Candamar equivalent to DMC 211 (Light Lavender) is Candamar 6139. This is a close match.
Is the DMC 211 to Candamar conversion exact?+
The conversion from DMC 211 (Light Lavender) to Candamar 6139 is rated as a close match. Thread colors vary slightly between brands, so compare physical thread in daylight before stitching a large area.
Can I mix DMC 211 and Candamar 6139 in the same project?+
You can use DMC 211 and Candamar 6139 together when the close match is acceptable for your project, but always test them side by side on your fabric first because sheen and dye lots can create visible differences.
Other Conversions for DMC 211
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